I have probably pushed the boundaries a bit with this card - but my excuse is that I have decided that these are little birds that are sitting on this guardsman's bearskin and shoes and they must have wings!!

This cute image is Tweet Guardsman from the brand new British Invasion release and isn't he just perfect for getting in the mood for celebrating the upcoming Royal Wedding here in the UK.

The papers that I have used are by doodlebug and the Union Jack was a free digi download. The ribbon was the last little bit that I had left of my gorgeous Kath Kidson stash - must get some more of that as it is just the most wonderful ribbon.

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

We have the release of the fabulous "British Invasion" release at Pixi Dust Studio today and this collection is in honour of the up coming Royal Wedding in the UK next month - I know that I can't wait to see what Kate (or Catherine as now is known) will wear. We will be in Spain on holiday at the time of the wedding, but I know that there are plans for a street party on the street where we have our apartment so that should be real fun (As long as I get enough time to watch the TV coverage of the wedding!!)

I have chosen to use the Royal Wedding image on my card here, but I have just cut the bride out to use on the card as I have made the card to give to a the daughter of one of our friends on the morning of her big day (I have also made a card for the two of them!). The papers are from a NitWit collections download and I have cut the little flowers with a Martha Stewart punch.

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

At A Spoon Full of Sugar this week we are looking for Easter Creations -cards, gifts, Easter centrepieces etc. and we are sponsored this week by Bunny Zoe Crafts with a fabulous £10 gift voucher as the prize to one lucky winner.

I have used one of the gorgeous Teddy Bo Easter images on this card and I have used some Easter download papers from NitWits. The sketch that I have used for this one is the fabulous one this week at Friday Sketchers. I really loved using this sketch and will definately use this one again. I am also entering this card at Teddy Bo Challenge where they are looking for buttons and bows on your cards and lastley at Craft Your Passion where they are looking for a bear on your cards.

Please pop on over to the blog Here to read all about the challenge this week and take a look at the gorgeous creations this week from the DT.

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Our challenge this week at Pixie Dust Challenge this week is "let's go to the movies" and you can read all about it Here as well as taking a peek at the gorgeous cards and projects from the DT this week.

I have chosen the film Cinderella and I have used the gorgeous Cinderella image from the Pixie Parade collection and teamed her up with some lovely Princess papers from Imaginsce and a couple of Princess inspired brads that I had in my stash. The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards. The sketch that I have followed is the one this week at MoJo Monday I am also entering this card at Colour Create Challenge this week where the theme is pastels.

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

We have a new challenge today for you at A Spoon Full of Sugar and this one is right up my street as I just love flowers, ribbon and pearls.

We are sponsored by Whimsy Stamps who are offering 5 digi stamps to one lucky winner.

I have used another of my gorgeous Wee Stamps on this card and I have added some tiny pearls to the centres of the flowers. The sketch that I have followed is the current one at Friday Sketchers. I am also entering this card at papertake weekly this week where they are looking for "it's a mum thing" or girly cards.

You can read all about the challenge and take a peek at the gorgeous cards this week from the DT Here

Monday, 21 March 2011

I have a card to share with you today which features the Love Birds stamp from the Orange Bird Studio range. The sketch that I have followed is the current one at Sketch Saturday

These colours are not colours that I usually work with, but I am really pleased with the finished card and may now even be a fan of blue and green together.

I have put a "thinking of you" sentiment on this card as then it could be used for almost any occasion, but I think that this card would be especially good for Weddings, Anniversaries etc. Such a great little sentiment I think.

Have a great week and please remember that you still have just over one week to enter our Spring themed challenge at Squiggle Stamps which you can read all about Here.

Friday, 18 March 2011

I have a card to share with you today which features another of the gorgeous new stamps from Nutcrafters and this cute little Giraffe is one of the stamps from the Safari Trio which is available Here. As you can see, I have used it to make a new baby card but these stamps would also be perfect for little boy Birthday cards.

The papers and sentiment that I have used are downloads from Pink Gem Designs and the sketch that I have followed is the current one at MoJo Monday.Like my card yesterday, this card also fits with another couple of challenges this week.Paper Sundaes where they are looking for you to "Keep it Simple" andDYSU where they are looking for you to add a bow to your card.

Thursday, 17 March 2011

Its time for a new challenge today at Pixie Dust Studio Challenges and this time around to celebrate St Patrick's day we are looking for Green themed cards and projects.

I have used the gorgeous March Pixie on my card as she looks just like a little Irish Dancer to me. The papers that I have used are by NitWit collections and the flowers are by prima. The sketch that I have followed is the current one at Friday Sketchers.

It would appear that many other challenges are also using the St Paddy's Day theme this week and I am therefore also entering this card in the following challenges:-

Cute Card Thursday where the theme is music and dance - this little Pixie is an Irish Dancer.

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

I have a card to share with you today featuring one of the fabulous new stamps that have been released at Nutcrafters and this one is called Bunny and Me. The papers and lettering are a download from a Sweet Shoppe Designs and I have used a Martha Stewart punch for the flowers.

I have followed the sketch this week at Sweet Stop challenge and I am also entering this card at Papertake Weekly where they are looking for three's on your card - so I have used ribbon, a charm and little pearls on my punched flowers.

I will be back tomorrow with my card for this weeks challenge at Pixie Dust Studios.

Well it it Tuesday morning already - where does the time go? and time for another challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar.

We have a fabulous sketch for the super talented Sonja this week for you to follow and to top that off we are sponsored this week my our own Nikki and Bunny Zoes Crafts with a generous £10 voucher. You can check it all out Here and take a peek at the gorgeous creations from the DT with this sketch.

I have used one of the new CC designs images on my card here and teamed her with some more NitWit papers - can you tell that these are my favourite at the moment and I have also just noticed that all the cards that I have done recently are these scalloped ones - just love them too!! I am definately back in cute mode at the moment. The flowers are by prima and the sentiment from a Hero Arts set. I have used a combination of copic and promarker pens to colour this image.

I am also entering this card at Cute Card Thursday where they are looking for birthday cards.

Monday, 14 March 2011

I have a "sweet" card share with you today featuring the adorable Cupcake Chef Daisy who you can get Here in rubber and Here in digi format.

The papers that I have used are by Nitwit designs and I have punched the flowers. The sketch that I have followed is the one this week at Sketch Saturday.

I think that the colours on this card are quite Spring like so they fit well with our Monthly challenge that is now underway - but the good news if that you still have a couple off weeks to entry in to be in with the chance of winning a fab voucher to spend in the Squiggle stamps store - you can read all about the challenge Here and the only real rule is that we need to see either a Squiggle Stamps rubber or digi image somewhere on your card or project and for it to fit with our Spring Theme.

Friday, 11 March 2011

We have a gorgeous new release for you today at Pixie Dust Studios which is inspired by Little Red Riding Hood and to add to the excitement we also have a blog hop to celebrate this release which you can read all about below.

Join us for the Follow the Red Cape Blog Hop and visit the pixies on the way to see the fab creations that they have made with these gorgeous new images.

Hop Rules: You must leave a comment on each blogPrize: One random winner will win the entire new release

The hop will end on Sunday, March 13th at Noon CST!!! The winner will be announced on Monday, March 14th, here and on Kathy's blog.

I have used "The Cape" image on my card here - isn't she just adorable? and the papers are all from Stampin Up that I have had for ages and never really had a suitable excuse to use.The sketch that I have followed is the one this week at The Pixie Cottage.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

This week at Pixie Dust Challenge we want to see "Thank You for being You!" - Create a card or project thanking your closest friend for just being there.

I have used the adorable March Pixie on my card today and teamed her up with some gorgeous pretty coloured papers from Nitwit Collections. The flowers are by prima and the sketch that I have followed id the current one at The Sweet Stop

Please also do not forget to join us tomorow for our bloghop and the new release of the Red Cape collection.

Tuesday, 8 March 2011

The new challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar is now up and running and we are looking this week for cards with a vintage/shabby theme to them.

I am not very good at shabby, but fortunately I got these gorgeous Vintage papers free with a magazine last week, so I hope that this fits the bill. The image is from Wee stamps and the sketch that I have followed is the current one at Friday Sketchers.

You can read all about the challenge and take a peek at the gorgeous cards from the DT this week here.

Monday, 7 March 2011

Well I may be a bit ahead of myself, but I thought that the new Spring challenge at Squiggle stamps was just the perfect excuse to get those Easter cards started. I know that Easter is really late this year, but I have no idea where the time goes and before I know it I will be dashing around at the last minute, as usual! to get all my cards finished and off in the post. You can read all about the March challenge Here and also about the fab £30 voucher that is up for grabs!!

I have used the Hoppy Easter digi stamp on my card here and teamed her with some gorgeous Easter papers from NitWit designs.

This adorable digi stamp is the stamp of the month at the moment at Squiggle stamps and you can get her Here for only £1 at the moment. The sketch that I have followed for this card is the current one at TRhe Pixie Cottage.

I have decorated the inside with some more of these gorgeous papers from NitWit and the cute little bunny with the Easter message also came with this paper pack download.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

We have a new challenge up and running for you at Pixie Dust Challenge and this time around we are looking to see polka dots somewhere on your card or project.

I have used Moonbeam the Unicorn from the brand new collection on my card here along with some gorgeous Pink Petticoat papers that came free with a card magazine. The sketch that I have followed is the current one at Friday Sketchers

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Just wanted to let you know that the gorgeous new Moonbeams collection is now available at Pixie Dust Studio and I am sure that you will just love these new images.

Here is a card that I have made using the adorable "Princess of the Bunnies" and she is perfect for Spring themed cards. I have used some Papermania spring papers here and have also used more spring like colours on her dress and cape.

Please pop on over to the Pixie Dust Studio blog to take a look at some other creations from the rest of the DT

Tuesday, 1 March 2011

We have a great new challenge this week for you at A Spoon Full of Sugar which was chosen by Ingrid and she is looking for tags so either a tag or a card that includes a tag - as long as there is a tag there somewhere we will be happy.

We have Bunny Zoes Crafts sponsoring us this week again - thank you Nikki and you can read all about the prize and also take a peek at the gorgeous creations from the DT this week Here .

I have gone with the option of making a tag this week and I have used a couple of cute stamps from CC Designs along with these gorgeous Imaginsce papers and a few prima flowers.

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I am a 40 something finance and admin officer and cardmaker. I live in Elgin, Scotland with my husband Bob and our Westie Benji and Cairn Terrier Jambo. I have a 24 year old daughter who lives in Aberdeen with her boyfriend and she is also addicted to making cards. Click here to see Steph's blog.